King Shen Niu's eyes widened in realization. He couldn't help but reach out to his forehead to wipe out his sweat beads with his sleeves and ask, "Then, what do you propose?" Shang Fu looked a bit disappointed but still looked at Mark for the solution.
Mark then said, "If you ask me, I say engage fourth prince Shang Bo to your niece, Shen Yurong. She might be a year older than him but this will also ensure a tight bond between the Shen Dynasty and the Shang Dynasty."
"Yurong'er?" King Shen only sighed in response. But the way he addressed that name stated that he was close to her. "You already know her condition. She has a weak physique and is constantly sick. Even Saint Fu couldn't cure her. We can't do that to Prince Shang Bo."
"That's because I don't waste 250,000 gold coins unnecessarily on a stranger," thought Mark as he heard those words. He then spoke in confidence, "If you give me time, I will treat her. What do you say?"
Shen Niu didn't respond and merely turned his head to look at Shang Fu, who was in thinking mode.
After a few seconds, Shang Fu gave a firm nod, "I believe in Mr. Lu's promise."
*Clap*
"Good." Mark was satisfied that everything went according to his plan. He let out a grin and cheekily remarked, "Actually, if you reject this idea, I thought of convincing Father-in-law to marry a noble lady from Phoenix Empire."
"Uhh..." At once, Shen Niu's smile was frozen. "Xiao Lu, do you want me to marry at such an age?"
"Why not? You are still young. I don't even think you need those medicines they sell in the market to boost your vigor," Mark commented in a casual tone, highlighting their closeness.
"Hahahaha"
Shen Niu broke out into laughter, patting his biceps, "You are right. I'm still young. I always planned to start a new life after marrying my daughter."
"Eh? You do?" Mark was the one whose eyes widened in surprise this time.
"hahaha, just kidding, son. If I'm the type to marry multiple wives, I would have done long time ago. I'm not one of those people who chase after lust."
Shang Fu: "..."
"Eh? Ah, sorry..." Shang Bo looked away in embarrassment and got up in a hurry. "I didn't mean to frighten you."
"Ah, no," Her voice raised high for a moment as she abruptly turned her head to look at him, "I'm not afraid. It's just... it's just... I'm just nervous... Yeah, that's it. I'm nervous. Phew... hehehe"
Shang Bo tilted his head in confusion, "Is she alright?"
The next day, in the late morning, Shang Bo returned to the residence once again, but there wasn't any enthusiasm this time on his face.
After he treated her, he didn't wait to converse with her and instead excused himself to leave.
As it repeated for three days in a row, the girl stopped him this time by grabbing his hand as he was turning away.
Shang Bo halted his footsteps but he didn't turn around and merely said, "My father arranged my marriage with King Shen Niu's relative."
"Eh? Uncle Shen's relative? Who?" The girl reacted a bit strongly before realizing something and sitting down, "Sorry, I was just curious."
Shang Bo, this time, looked at her, "Uncle Shen? Are you close with the royal family?"
"Uhh... I used to be friends with the princess. That's why," The girl answered while glancing left and right. "Anyway, do you know who it is?"
Shang Bo let out a sigh, "She is Princess Shen Ling's cousin. I think her name is Shen Yurong. Do you know her?"
"Eh? Shen Yurong?" Suddenly, her face lit up and there's this strange happiness seen on her face.
"Hmm? Miss Ci?" Shang Bo was slightly taken aback by her reaction.
The girl calmed down and said, "I know her, but it has been a while since I last her. So, I'm not sure how she looks anymore." After a brief pause, she added, "By the way, you seemed like you were not happy with the marriage. Why?"
"I..." Shang Bo hesitated to speak out his thoughts.